The Vicomte de Bragelonne · Character

Le Duc de Beaufort

A former Frondeur and grandson of Henry IV, leading an expedition.

minor

Also known as M. de Beaufort, Duc d'Alméda

First appearance: Monsieur de Beaufort

Le Duc de Beaufort shows up with force in The Last Adieux. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Arrives at Athos's house with his retinue, greeting Athos warmly.

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Le Duc de Beaufort first appears in 0239 234 monsieur de beaufort.

In The Last Adieux: Arrives at Athos's house with his retinue, greeting Athos warmly.

Later, in Monsieur de Beaufort: Visits Athos to bid farewell before his expedition to Gigelli, offers to take Raoul as his aide-de-camp, and speaks of his desire to die gloriously.

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Minor courtiers, servants, and historical figures
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Artists and craftsmen of Vaux

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Last Adieux
Arrives at Athos's house with his retinue, greeting Athos warmly.
Monsieur de Beaufort
Visits Athos to bid farewell before his expedition to Gigelli, offers to take Raoul as his aide-de-camp, and speaks of his desire to die gloriously.
The Inventory of M. de Beaufort
Hosts a chaotic inventory and distribution of his possessions; appoints Raoul as aide-de-camp for the African expedition; displays a carefree and generous demeanor.
Promises
Leads the expedition to Africa; calls Raoul to his side and speaks kindly to Athos.
The Vision of Athos
Appears in the vision as the commander of the expedition; his white horse is seen among the dead.
The Bulletin
Writes the letter to Athos; commands the battle and attempts to save Raoul, but fails.

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